Luke 9:23

New International Reader's Version

Then he said to all of them, “Whoever wants to follow me must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross every day and follow me.

Cross References

Romans 8:13

If you live under the power of sin, you will die. But by the Spirit’s power you can put to death the sins you commit. Then you will live.

Colossians 3:5

So put to death anything that comes from sinful desires. Get rid of sexual sins and impure acts. Don’t let your feelings get out of control. Remove from your life all evil desires. Stop always wanting more and more. You might as well be worshiping statues of gods.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be treated badly.

Titus 2:12

His grace teaches us to say no to godless ways and sinful desires. We must control ourselves. We must do what is right. We must lead godly lives in today’s world.

Hebrews 13:13

So let us go to him outside the camp. Let us be willing to suffer the shame he suffered.